My 3 Favourite Pinterest Boards

I have a bit of an addiction to Pinterest, so here are my top 3 Pinterest boards from my account, which you can view here!

1. Adele 2016
My Adele board is my favourite one and therefore my entire Pinterest feed is pictures of her. She may or may not be my favourite!

2. Quotes
As you may know from a previous post, which you can read here, my quotes board is full of quotes that I love!

3. Fashion
My fashion board is one of my favourites because I love the different styles in it! I pin everything from cute dresses to nice jumper and shirt combos!

What are your favourite boards on your Pinterest?

Stay happy,
Katie xx

My 5 Favourite Quotes of the Month

I said a while ago that I wasn't particularly motivated by quotes, but recently, that has changed. I like the idea that you can read something and suddenly feel like you can do anything. Here are my 5 favourite quotes this month.

1. "There are far better things ahead than we leave behind"

2. "Actually, I can"

3. "Speak the trust even if your voice shakes"

4. "You're always one decision from a totally different life"

5. "To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people just exist"

All of these and more are on my Pinterest board, titled 'Quotes'. You can view that here and you can follow my Pinterest by clicking on the button on this page.

Stay happy,
Katie xx

August Sum-Up 2016

It feels like I haven't written anything in quite a while, even though I have been keeping up with my posts on Through Our Eyes. I got back from holiday in Greece and was prepared to write for a few days. As I sat down to do this, every single thought disappeared from my mind. I had no inspiration to write anything, no ideas of what to post and in the end, I came to the conclusion that actually, I didn't want to put rubbish content up on my blog, so I stopped writing and gave myself a bit of a 'blogging holiday'. You may or may not be happy to know that I am back now for a while and although I have still not got any ideas, I will try my hardest to keep to some sort of schedule. This will mean, as my A level workload gets bigger, the posts are not going to be every two days as before, but will be three times a week, Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. I will carry on over on Through Our Eyes, with posts up every Monday as usual. This means I should be able to stay on track, hopefully.
Anyway, onto my month's sum-up! Which is also going to change because the questions are getting repetitive!)

Anything Exciting This Month?
This month has been such a good month, seeing my family and friends, holidays and of course, the dreaded GCSE results, which weren't as dreaded as I thought they may be. After coming out with 5 Cs, 5 Bs, 1 A and a Distinction Star in IT, I was so happy I managed to pass everything, even my Science! This month has meant I can now go to the college I want to go to and do the courses I want to do, taking one step forward into the career and life I want to lead.


Worries This Month?
Obviously getting into college and getting the results I wanted, which I did, so it isn't a worry anymore! Also, college in general, the transport (which is a large sum of money per year) and making friends in general. Also, another worry has been my blog. Because of my giant mind-block, I have been worrying about it a lot!

Any photos you like?
Well of course!

Something you have learnt this month?
That I don't need to dress up and wear makeup every day to impress others. Also, friends are so important for your happiness. Without them, I know I wouldn't be the person I am today.

I hope this gave you a bit of an insight into my month but I'll be back again before you know it!

Stay happy,
Katie xx

The Disney Tag

I am a massive Disney fanatic! I love the atmosphere a Disney film can create, just by listening to the soundtrack or watching it. It can bring a sense of awe into children and adults alike and that is what I love about it. Jemima (anotherrantingreader) tagged me in The Disney Tag and I had to have a go!

1. Favourite Disney Film?
How can you ask such a question? There are so many! Alice in Wonderland, both older and newer versions, but the original is so good because I love the magic it creates. Cinderella will get mentioned a lot in this post, but I love Cinderella so much. Frozen, obviously, however mainstream it may be. Winnie the Pooh has always been a firm favourite from when I was a baby.

2. Favourite Disney Character?

Cinderella, of course. I also love Rapunzel from Tangled because she is such a good singer! Also, Dory from Finding Nemo because a lot of the time, she relates to me so well!

3. Favourite Disney Princess?
Although Cinderella is obviously my favourite, Belle comes in at a firm second place. I love her so much!

4. Favourite Disney Sidekick?
The White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland counts, doesn't it? Or maybe Jaq and Gus from Cinderella?

5. Favourite Disney Song?
Either Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo, If This Is Love or Beauty and The Beast. I love all three!

6. Which Disney character would be your best friend?
Hard choice! Maybe Mickey Mouse, or Minnie Mouse? Oh, I don't know! Cinderella probably (I did warn you!)

7. Who would be you Disney pet?
Maybe Pom-Pom from Cinderella, but also The White Rabbit or The Jabberwocky? So many to choose from!

8. Have you ever been to DisneyLand?
Unfortunately, I have not yet had that pleasure. We keep saying we will go, but then plans go a different way and we never do. I would love to, though.

9. Who is your Disney Alter-Ego?
Maybe Alice from Alice in Wonderland, but maybe Belle because I have always wanted to explore and I love books, so probably them!

10. Who is your favourite Disney villain?
Cruella De Vil. So scary get so sassy.

11. Do you collect anything Disney-themed?
I wouldn't say I collect anything, but I am building a pile of all the Disney classics if that counts!

12. What Disney film would you like to star in, if you could?
Alice in Wonderland, by far. I could put some sense into the situations, I think!

13. How old were you when you watched your first Disney film?
I have no idea, I was being shown them before I remember!

14. What do you love about Disney?
Take a look at the top of the post!

15. Who is your favourite Disney couple?
Daisy Duck and Donald Duck, how cute!

Thank you for reading this!
I would like to tag Anna (AFabulousFeminist) to do this, but go ahead and have a go yourself and comment below!

Stay happy,
Katie xx

April Sum-Up

April has gone weirdly quickly, but I guess every month is doing the same at the moment. It is really scary and I wish it would slow down, but at the same time, I wish it would speed up to summer!

Here are my favourites for this month!

Favourite Songs?
Cheap Thrills by Sia has been my jam this month. It is such a feel-good song and everyone should listen to it because it cheers me up every time I listen to it! Also, Cake by the Ocean by DNCE. This song is another feel-good song and every time I listen to it, it makes me want to dance. As we get into summer, all of the summery songs come out and that excites me a lot!

Favourite People?
So many people, but I am pretty sure you know who you are! Jemima and Anna, who you can click on to see their blogs, have been favourites as always. Also, Mcfly, who recently announced their Anthology Tour, which Jemima and I are hopefully going to attend! Also, the Kardashians. I don't really know why, but they have been! Carrie Hope Fletcher, who has been doing regular videos that always make me happy and Gabbie Lindley, who has been a favourite for a long long time!

Favourite Makeup?
Recently, I bought the Makeup Revolution Palette in 'What You Waiting For?' It has such a range of beautiful nude shades, which are so pigmented. The palettes as also so inexpensive. I bought this palette for £4 but it is usually £6, which is still such a good price. Also, the Collection Highlighter Stick in Pearl. It is just really good for highlighting the browbone and cheekbones without the effort of a brush because you can just blend it in with your finger. Finally, my Rimmel Only 1 Lipstick in Naughty Nude. I have been wearing this every day I can because it is so easily wearable and stays on for ages. Also, it smells like watermelon!

Favourite Drink?
Lady Grey tea, as always, has been so good. But also, water. Just cold water. I take a bottle everywhere with me and it is just so refreshing!

Favourite Pictures?
Hard choice, as always. Here they are:

Would you like me to do a GRWM day in Oxford when I went last weekend?

Stay happy,
Katie xx

February Sum-Up

What a month! February has always been a month where a lot of things have happened and this year was no different. I have had such a good month, with a trip to Nice and West Side Story and here I am to tell you all about it!

Favourite Songs?
There have been a few songs this year that have been stuck in y head this month. Firstly, The Hills and In The Night by The Weeknd have been two of my favourites, after they popped up in my discover weekly on Spotify. Also, I have reinvested my love in Grace Kelly by MIKA, which has always been my favourite song because I have always been very interested in Grace Kelly and I was fortunate enough to go and pay my respects to her in Nice, which was an honour. Thirdly I have been loving Your Daddy's Son, which is a sad song but I love it so much!

Favourite People? 
My friends Maisie and Jemima have been two people who I have loved this month. They have helped me get through a lot and for that, I thank them. To follow on from that, I have suddenly become very inspired by people like Emma Watson and Kate Winslet. There are a lot of great actors out there but they have put themselves in front of others and haven't just acted well, but spoken out about so many things, like feminism. Also, Kate Winslet is the youngest person to be awarded 6 academy awards, with 7 nominations.

Favourite Makeup?
Recently, I bought a Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lipstick in the shade In Love with Ginger. I bought it for a party and it goes exactly with my orange dress that I wore. Also, when I was in London, I bought a Collection Speedy Highlighter as I had just tried out the Kiko highlighter and it was too much at the time, so I bought this and it seems to do the trick!

Favourite Drink?
My favourite drink, as always, has been tea. Especially Lady Grey. I have been drinking at least two cups of Lady Grey a day, in the afternoon. It is not a mistake, it is a love!

Favourite Picture?
I can't choose just one! Here are a few of my favourites this month:

How was your February?

Stay happy,
Katie xx

My Top 5 West Side Story Songs

As you may know, I was in the pit band for our school production of West Side Story this year. I have had so much fun and obviously, I have learned most of the songs because I have to play them. I thought that I would give you an insight into my week by giving you my 5 favourite songs of the play, along with a bit of background information.

5. Gee, Officer Krupke
This song is very hard to play but it is so upbeat and funny to watch. It is all about the gang who have problems of their own but always get chucked off of the streets and have nowhere to go as a gang. The dance that goes along with it is so funny and the choice of characters for it was perfect.

4. Tonight Quintet
This song always makes me feel happy because, in the school version, it has all of my favourite people in. It is a very powerful song. It is set out so well and there are so many parts to it!

3. A Boy Like That and I Have A Love
In the play, this song is sung by Maria and Anita. Anita is telling Maria to stop being an idiot and stop seeing Tony. It is a beautiful song and the harmonies at the end are incredible.

2. Dance at the Gym + Mambo
These songs are so upbeat and the dances for this are so good! I love it when you get to shout "MAMBO" in the middle of the phrase!

1. America
Obviously, this song had to be included. It is a massive number and is one of the most well-known songs from West Side Story, if not the most well known. It's such a sassy song and it is so catchy The dances are so well choreographed as well!

I hope this gave you an idea of some of my favourite West Side Story songs and maybe even give you something to listen to!

Stay happy,
Katie xx

February Playlist

I am doing so many exciting things this month and obviously, I cannot do them without some music to help me through!
This is my playlist for this month! Enjoy!

 Stay happy,
Katie xx

Things That Make Me Smile

These are a few things that make me smile :)

1. My friends
2. My rabbit, Nugget
3. My sister
4. My family
5. A nice cup of tea
6. Singing
7. Playing the flute (I can't smile and play, but you know what I mean)
8. My blog
9. My room when it is tidy
10. A fresh duvet and pillow cover
11. A walk in the woods
12. Crisp leaves under my feet
13. A warm scented candle
14. A bath
15. Having a lie in
16. Buying new makeup
17. When an Amazon delivery arrives
18. Going abroad
19. Being on a plane
20. Eating dinner out
21. Soft hair
22. Swimming
23. When you see your favourite person
24. A storm when I am inside watching it
25. Shopping
26. Wearing new clothes
27. A message from a friend who is asking how you are
28. Seeing old friends
29. Meeting new friends
30. When you put a lipstick on perfectly

I was going to put up my everyday makeup routine but I am doing a video with it and I have a cold, which is extremely gross and I looked horrible, so I am waiting on that so I look better!

Stay happy,

Katie xx

My Favourite Bloggers 2015

This year, I have explored further and further into the world that is blogging and on my journey, I have discovered some amazing bloggers that have inspired me to keep my blog going and shown me different ways of doing things that make my blog look nicer and my content nicer.

5. Zoella
This is an obvious one, as she is one of the most popular bloggers in the world, but her renewed blog is literally goals. It is so well designed and her content is exactly what people want to read. It is pretty much the perfect blog.

https://www.zoella.co.uk/

4. Poppy Deyes
Her new blog started out and was automatically so popular that we broke the internet. It is so well designed and again, has impeccable content which is to everybody's tastes. The mixture of DIY, beauty, fashion and baking, along with her photographs of the places she visits and her exciting day-to-day life gives us a wonderful insight into her world.

http://www.poppydeyes.com/

3. Another Ranting Reader
As always, we have to include the babe that is Jemima of Another Ranting Reader. Her blog has such good content and her design is beautiful. Her posts are always so well done and so much thought and detail is put into every single one of her posts, unlike some of mine! Her blog is definitely something to take note of!

http://anotherrantingreader.blogspot.co.uk/

2. Lydia Eve of My Daisychain Closet
Lydia Eve's blog is so nice and her design is so beautiful. Her photos are always so nicely taken and her content is exactly what I like to read.

http://mydaisychaincloset.blogspot.co.uk/

1. Erin of The Halfway Point
Erin's blog is the best bog I have found yet. It is so well done and lots of people agree with me! It is well designed, her font is amazing and her content is beautiful. Her videos that she inputs into the posts are always done with care and pride is taken whilst videoing them. I can officially say that I fangirl every time she posts something and I am proud of it!

http://www.thehalfwaypointblog.com/

Who are your favourite bloggers?

Stay happy,
Katie xx

P.s. I hope you had a lovely Christmas x

My Favourite Songs - Christmas 2015 Edition

Christmas songs are the best type of songs and this year has been extra brilliant for them. We have had some new ones and also we have rediscovered the old ones. Here is my top 5 songs this December!

5. It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas - Michael Bublé

I love this song because it is exactly what I am thinking. It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas! I love this version as well because there is nothing better than a good bit of Michael Bublé! 

4. Santa Tell Me - Ariana Grande
This song is so festive and I love Ariana's voice so her doing a Christmas song is perfect! It is such a nice song as well!

3. I'll Be Home - Meghan Trainor
I love this song. It is a great modern take on a Christmas classic and it is so Christmassy that on a rainy night, it is really nice to sing along to!

2. Home For Christmas - Maria Mena
I heard this song the other day on a playlist someone else had created on Spotify and I automatically fell in love. It is such a nice song and it is really calming which is something that I want at Christmas time in the evening when I am wrapping presents and spending time with family.

1. Christmas Lights - Coldplay
I love this song because I love Coldplay and it is so nice. Like number 2, it is calming and nice to sit and listen to whilst I am doing other things or writing blog posts!

Stay Happy,
Katie xx